Today, the digital landscape is more interconnected—and more vulnerable—than ever before. The World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 paints a sobering picture: 71% of cyber leaders believe small organizations have reached a tipping point where they can no longer adequately protect themselves against the growing complexity of cyber threats.
This isn’t just a wake-up call—it’s a call to action.
To help partners navigate this turbulent terrain, KPMG’s latest Cybersecurity Considerations report outlined eight strategic priorities that organizations must embrace to start building true cyber resilience in 2026 and beyond:
1. The evolving role of the CISO.
Cybersecurity is no longer confined to IT departments: the security role is dynamic, requiring cross-functional collaboration and a deep understanding of business risk. Today’s Chief Information Security Officers must be embedded across the organization, influencing security strategy, operations and culture.
2. Empower people to cross the cyber skills gap.
The cyber talent gap continues to widen, exacerbated by burnout and rising workloads. While AI and automation offer relief, organizations must also invest in upskilling, retention and mental health support to maintain a resilient workforce.
3. Embed trust in AI systems.
AI is revolutionizing business—but it also introduces new vulnerabilities. From data privacy to algorithmic bias, organizations must embed trust and transparency into every AI deployment to avoid undermining user confidence and regulatory compliance.
4. Harness AI for cyber defense.
AI can be a powerful ally in threat detection and response, but it must be deployed responsibly. Organizations must balance the race to adopt AI with a thorough assessment of its risks, ensuring innovation doesn’t outpace security.
5. Platform consolidation: Simplicity vs. risk.
Many companies are streamlining their tech stacks to reduce costs and complexity. However, consolidating platforms can introduce single points of failure. Resilience demands a careful evaluation of dependencies, robust contingency planning and a balance of technologies that help partners optimize their protections.
6. The digital identity imperative.
With deepfakes and biometric spoofing on the rise, digital identity is under siege. Organizations must prioritize secure authentication, interoperability, and ethical data handling to protect users and maintain trust in systems.
7. Smart security for smart ecosystems.
IoT devices are proliferating across industries, creating new attack surfaces. But due to these devices often having fewer securities, experts recommend stepping in with stricter standards. Businesses must proactively secure their smart products and ecosystems to stay ahead of threats.
8. Resilience by design.
Finally, cybersecurity must be woven into the fabric of the organization—from boardrooms to break rooms. This means cultivating a culture of security, aligning stakeholders, and designing systems that can withstand and recover from attacks.
TD SYNNEX can help you maintain cyber resiliency
Today, cyber resilience isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you're a startup or a global enterprise, these eight considerations offer a roadmap to navigate the evolving threat landscape.
TD SYNNEX’s Security team is ready to help you prepare too: to learn more, visit our security website, and contact our team at CyberSolv@tdsynnex.com.
World Economic Forum. (2024). Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025.
KPMG International. (2024). Cybersecurity considerations for 2025.
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